[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                          REPUBLICAN JOBS PLAN

  (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, rising unemployment continues to populate 
the headlines. An article last week by the AP points out that several 
cities in my State of Michigan, including Battle Creek, which I have 
the privilege of representing, endured big increases in unemployment. 
Michigan's unemployment stands at over 10 percent. The policies of this 
administration exacerbate bad situations. We do not need more 
overspending, higher taxes, rising energy costs, government takeover of 
health care, and more regulations.
  My Republican colleagues and I have put forth a jobs plan. We know 
government cannot create jobs. Instead, we can support an environment 
where the private sector flourishes and creates jobs. Our jobs plan 
will reduce regulatory burdens, which are currently costing small 
businesses over $10,000 per employee each year, requiring congressional 
approval for any regulation that has significant impact on the economy. 
Our jobs plan will fix the Tax Code, streamlining and lowering tax 
rates. Our jobs plan will encourage entrepreneurship. Our jobs plan 
will increase domestic energy production and will cut unsustainable 
spending that creates crushing burdens of debt.
  At home last week, I was constantly reminded how the lack of good-
paying jobs is affecting my constituents. It's truly time for America 
to stand up for its liberty and its next generation.

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